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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,742.56, 26,517.58 and 16,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,742.56, 26,517.58 and 16,341.44 is: 24,423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,742.56 : 26,517.58 = 16,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,742.56/26,517.58 = 16,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,742.56x = 26,517.58 × 16,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,742.56x = 433,335,442.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,335,442.52/17,742.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,423.50

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